Senior Transaction Manager, Debt Capital Markets

Senior Transaction Manager, Debt Capital Markets

Location: Hong Kong

Salary: Competitive 

The role of Senior Transaction Manager, Debt Capital Markets

About GLAS

GLAS is an award-winning independent debt administration services company providing, amongst other services, loan agency, security agency and corporate trustee services in the international debt capital markets. 

With its origins in acting in complex restructuring transactions, GLAS' work covers a broad range of transactions ranging from direct lending with banks and debt funds to high yield bond issuances and complex debt restructurings. GLAS' services are delivered in connection with corporate debt, acquisition finance, 
project and infrastructure finance and sponsor and corporate-led leveraged finance transactions. 

GLAS currently has offices in London, Sydney, New York, New Jersey, Brisbane, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. An opportunity has arisen to join this growing and dynamic firm 
to support and develop GLAS’s growing business in Asia. 

Position Summary 

We seek a confident, experienced and self-motivated individual to join our growing Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team in Hong Kong. You will be responsible for onboarding new DCM transactions, including reviewing 
transaction documentation from an operational perspective, managing those transactions through to completion and acting as the primary point of contact for relevant counterparties throughout. Transactions falling within the DCM remit will include new bond issuances, restructurings, MCB issuances and conversions 
and liability management exercises. 

You will be supported by colleagues across the GLAS network, based primarily in Hong Kong, London and New York. As the DCM team continues to grow, you will be expected to work closely with more junior team members to assist their professional development. 

Responsibilities

Managing and organising daily workload, ensuring activities are performed within defined deadlines.

Reviewing and commenting on transaction documentation.

Negotiating commercial points with external counterparties.

Inputting relevant data into internal GLAS systems.

Dealing with client queries in a timely manner. 

Liaising as required with counterparts in other GLAS offices and contacts at ICSDs to ensure proposed transactions are workable in practice.

Maintaining a high level of vigilance with regards to risks, and ensuring these are mitigated where possible, and appropriately escalated to senior GLAS staff at the earliest opportunity where warranted. 

Managing DCM portfolio of transaction post-close, including managing creditor queries, chasing unpaid amounts and ensuring covenant compliance etc.

Assessing the implications of any amendment, waiver or modification request.

Assessing the implications of any breach of covenant, breach of agreement, event of default etc.

Adhering to GLAS’ values and ethos and providing exceptional client service.

Building relationships with law firms and external parties to enhance GLAS’ market reputation and bring in new work. 

Training junior team members. 

Experience and Qualifications 

Educated to at least degree level.

Experience in the DCM space, mainly Corporate Trust with a knowledge of Trustee and Agency functions.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

Cantonese/Mandarin skills strongly preferred. 

An understanding of (and willingness to learn about) the full range of products and services offered by GLAS in Asia.

Highly organised with a “can do” attitude.

Proactive thinker and planner with a strong work ethic. 

Benefits 

Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus

20 days annual leave plus Hong Kong public holidays

Private medical insurance (with APRIL)

Hybrid working requests considered on a case-by-case basis

It’s our people who make GLAS successful and we strive to recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity. We recognise that a more inclusive workplace allows ideas and a variety of points of view to trigger discussions or deliver innovative results. 

Besides, we want people at GLAS to be successful - we are committed in your career development. We truly believe in and live by our values of stepping in, stepping up and standing out.

In addition to our commitment to a diverse workforce we are also happy to talk about flexible working to support